The Portland daily press., 1887-06-21
FOREIGN.
London Thronged with People to
Celebrate the Queens jubilee.
Earthquakes Felt In Smyrna and the
Island Of scla.
Number OF Laborers Killed by an
Explosion OF Fire Damp.

LONDON, June 20.--The Prince Of Wales
and his sons met the Duke Of Aosta, the
Grand Duke Of SAKE COburg Gotha and
Prince Hohenlohe on their arrival In Lon
don, Sunday. The streets Of the city were
thronged with people eager to see the iubl-
lee preparations and TO catch a glimpse Of
the foreign royal visitors The German
Crown Prince and his family passed the day
at the Marlborough House with the Prince
Of Wales. They attended services in Chapel
Royal where most Of the jubilee guests met.
Jubilee services were held throughout the
kingdom, Sunday. The Marchloness Of
Londonderry will present 10 the Queen
easket containing 10000 signatures and 300
pounds IN cash as a 1ubilae offering from
Irish women. Leading European news
papers contain articles reviewing victoria's
reign. The German papers are especially
warm In their comments. Warm traditional
friendship between the two courts and the
sympathy awakened In Germany by the
Queens sincere affection for Prince Consort.
naturally bringing the festival closer TO the
neart3 OF Germans than to others.
The Joint Jubilee gift to the Queen from all
her children and grandchildren will be a
gold and silver centre piece for a table
adorned with precious stones. 1t was exc
euted liz Berlin. 1t comprises three parts,
resting on q base In the centre Of which are
the British arms, bearing the legend, "her
children and grandchildren 70 our beloved
mother and grandmother" The middle por-
lions consist OF a vase adorned with the
arms and portraits Of the donors. IL has a
solid gold lid surmounted by the royal crown
10 the right and left respectively are a lion
and unicorn.
Theexercises attending the celebration Of
the jubilee continued to-day In all business
centres OF the country. The corporations by
Iorstalling the London order Of exercises,
VIII enable their officials to be present at the
services In Westminster Abbey The pro-
grammes everywhere are similar In charac-
Ter. Thanksgiving services, local reviews Of
volunteers, municipal banquets, children's
letes, llluminations, etc. A private re-
nearsal was held In Westminster Abbey to-
day In the presence Of the Archbishop Of
Canterbury. Dean Of Westminster and a
number Of court officials The Earl of La
th0rn, Lord Chamberlain, of Her Maiesty's
household, and other state officers assisted.
:, VIENNA, June 2O.-Later particulars show
That the recent ferry accident on the Danube
was was much worse than first reported. The
boat was fearfnlly overloaded, having 400
persons on board. 1t Is stated the bOatman
was intoxicated There was panic en- the
boat. Able Szpies jumped overheard and
swan ashore with child, but died an hour
AZ Afterwards from ruptured blood vessel.
The bodies recovered gave evidence Of fear
mi death struggles In tattered clothes and
the distorted features. 1t Is estimated that
there were over 200 drowned. SO far there
have been 200 bodies recovered The reeog-
milton Of the bodies by friends on the shore
Is attended with heaItrending scenes.
MADRAS, Jun 20--Today was observed as
holiday in honor Of the Queens Jubilee.
The governor unveiled statue Of the Queen
and the city was Illuminated this evening
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, June 2O-
Today was observed as a holiday throughout
New Zealand. Enthusiasm prevails every
where, the natives sharing In the celebra-
lion. The governor held levee. V0lun-
ieers and public societies paraded. Athletic
sport and children's festivals were held to-
night. There were also illuminations, thanks
giving services. balls concerts, etc. The
festivities will last three days.
: PIErERMARITzBURG, Natal. June 20-
Thanksgiving services were held tOdayin
honor OF the Queens Jubilee. Afterward
.he governor reviewed the troops. A num-
Der Of children's festivals were held. In the
evening the town was illuminated. On
Wednesday 5000 Kaffirs will have a iOy dance
n the presence Of the governor.
PARIS, June 2o.-An explosion Of FIRE
lamp In an incomplete railway tunnel gap
oday killed II Italian laborers and wounded
hirty-fVe,